A truly enchanting Victorian turquoise and diamond necklace, crafted in 15ct gold with a rich, high-carat gold gilding, dating to the latter half of the 19th century.
This exquisite piece features a beautifully detailed central turquoise flower, with a twinkling old mine cut diamond nestled at its heart, flanked by a magnificent pair of sweeping, turquoise-set wings. Each wing is intricately worked in gold, with delicate scrolling curves and individually set turquoise cabochons creating a wonderfully graceful, almost ethereal design.
The craftsmanship is quite wonderful. The ornate winged front section is articulated, allowing the necklace to follow the natural curve of the collarbone, moving beautifully with the wearer rather than sitting rigidly against the skin. It's one of those exceptional antique details that makes such a difference when worn.
The turquoise decoration continues along the necklace's delicate gold chain, with individual turquoise cabochons set into the links, right through to its charming turquoise-set clasp.
We've added a complementary antique North Star, also crafted in 15ct gold and adorned with turquoise, with a rose cut diamond sparkling at its centre. The star hangs delicately beneath the central flower, introducing a wonderful celestial element that complements the winged design perfectly.
The pairing feels wonderfully harmonious, with the star echoing the turquoise and diamond details of the necklace whilst giving it an extra little flourish.
The gold retains its beautiful high-carat gilding, lending the entire piece that unmistakably rich, buttery golden glow so characteristic of fine Victorian jewellery.
At 15.25 inches, the necklace sits elegantly around the base of the neck, with the articulated wings resting beautifully across the collarbone and the North Star suspended just below.
An incredibly romantic and beautifully preserved piece of Victorian jewellery, with the loveliest combination of winged, floral and celestial details.
